It’s been a busy summer with family, friends, meeting new people, and catching up with old friends not often seen. Inevitably one of the first questions I get asked is “What is it like being mayor and why do you do it?” My first response, “It’s interesting” and the second[Read More…]
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Another grow bites the dust
On July 21, 2022, the Josephine Marijuana Enforcement Team with the assistance of Rogue Area Drug Enforcement and Oregon State Police Southwest Region Drug Enforcement Section Team, executed a search warrant in the 5000 block of Lakeshore Drive in Selma regarding an illegal marijuana grow site.During the execution of the[Read More…]
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Commissioners doubt findings of Cascadia study
Josephine County Airports Director Jason Davis stood before the Board of County Commissioners Wednesday, July 20 in Grants Pass’ Anne G. Basker Auditorium. He was present to detail an amendment to a COAR grant for an airport resiliency study at the board’s weekly business session.According to Davis, “This grant is[Read More…]
Birth Announcement
Hailey Renée Powell born on 6/2/2022 at 7:47 a.m. weighing 7 lbs 14oz.Parents: Carrie (Miller) and Michael PowellSiblings: Alexandria (14) and John (7)Maternal Grandparents Richard and Deborah Miller, Margaret Miller of Cave JunctionPaternal Grandparents John (deceased) and Sue Powell of White City
IVFROG – stewards of the woodland
Nearly a decade ago, a public land decision to log Hope Mountain in Takilma hit a snag. Led by community-minded folk, namely the late John Meengs, neighbors went into action. They wanted to preserve the clean, clear and cool waters of nearby Page Creek which meanders through their forested properties[Read More…]
Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School needs surveys
The community is invited to complete a short survey about Kalmiopsis Community Arts High School. The goal is to collect 150 responses. Please complete the survey on our website, kcahs.org, and let us know what you think of KCA. The survey should take two to four minutes to complete (or[Read More…]
Oregon gubernatorial debate July 29, 2 p.m.
U.S. 199 Corridor Plan open house set
KERBY – The public is invited to the last open house on the U.S. 199 Corridor Plan, Tuesday, July 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, the former RCC Kerby Belt building, 24353 Redwood Highway. ODOT Planning staff and consultant Kittelson and Associates will present findings on[Read More…]